Acoustical Wall Panel Specification for S-3100 Standard Wall Panel
SECTION 09840 – ACOUSTICAL WALL PANELS
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1
SUMMARY
A.
This section includes the following:
1.
1.2
Acoustical Wall Panel
SUBMITTALS
A.
Shop Drawings: Show fabrication and installation details for
acoustical wall panels, including plans, elevations, sections, details
and attachment to other work.
B.
Submittals: Furnish 12” x 12” samples, showing manufacturer full
range of colors, texture and patterns available for each type of
acoustical product specified.
C.
Product Test Report: From a qualified testing agency indicating
wall panels comply with requirements.
D.
Qualification Data: For firms specified in “Quality Assurance”
Article to demonstrate their capabilities and experience.
E.
Product Certificates: Signed by manufacturer certifying that the
products furnished comply with requirements.
1.3
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
Manufacturer Qualification: Manufacturer shall have a minimum
of 5 years experience in production of specified products and shall
furnish supporting documentation showing completed jobs of
approximately the same size and scope.
B.
Fire Test Reports: Provide acoustical wall panels with the
following surface- burning characteristics as per ASTM E 84.
C.
1.
Flame Spread: 25 or less
2.
Smoke Developed: 450 or less
Acoustical Test Report: Provide acoustical test report from a
qualified testing agency indicating acoustical wall panels meets
0.25-0.65 NRC per ASTM C-423.
1.4
DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.
Protect Acoustical Wall Panels from excessive moisture when
shipping, storing, and handling. Deliver in unopened skids and
store in a dry place with adequate air circulation. Do not deliver
material until all wet-work has been completed.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1
WALL PANELS, GENERAL
A.
Acoustical Wall Panels shall be
(0.5”, 0.75”) thick – 24 lb.
per cubic foot mineral fiber core. Manufacturers standard panel
construction, fully wrapped edges, with panel manufacturers
standard full line of fabric.
1.
Products
a.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
2.2
A.
2.3
Model # Sound Quality S-3100
Sound Seal
Agawam, MA. USA
Ph. (800) 569-1294
Fax (413) 789-4444
Facing Material: Guilford of Maine FR 701 – Style 2100 –
100% polyester (or other)
Panel Thickness: nominal (.05”, 0.75”) thick
Noise Reduction Coefficient: NRC 0.25-0.60
Panel Width: 48 inches
Panel Length: As indicated, up to 10 feet long.
CONSTRUCTION
The acoustical wall panel product shall be supplied in 48” wide
panels with lengths as indicated. All edges will be fully wrapped
with mounting as indicated.
MOUNTING
A.
Back-Mounting Accessories: Manufacturers standard accessories
for securely mounting panels, of type and size indicated and
complying with the following requirements:
1.
2.
2.4
Construction adhesive and contact cement.
ACOUSTICAL PERFORMANCE
1/2"
3/4"
2.5
Construction adhesive and finish nails through face of
panel. (When fabric permits)
Sound Absorption: Per ASTM C – 423
Sound Absorption Coefficient per Octave Band Center Frequency
(Hz)
125
250
500
1000 2000 4000
NRC
.06
.11
.18
. 32
.36
.34
.25
.07
.25
.71
.74
.60
.54
.60
FLAMMABILITY RATING
A. All components shall have a Class A Flammability rating per ASTM
E- 84: Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, with a
Flame Spread of 25 or less and Smoke Developed of 450 or less
PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.1
INSTALLATION
A. Install Acoustical Wall panels in locations indicated, top edges level
and in alignment with other panels. Comply with manufacturers
written instructions for installation of panels using type of mounting
accessories indicated or, if not indicated, as recommended by
manufacturer.
3.2
CLEANING
A. After completion of installation of panels, remove dust and other
foreign material according to manufacturers written instructions.
B. Remove surplus material, rubbish, and debris resulting from panel
installation, on completion of the work, and leave areas of installation
in a neat and clean condition.